Greek Rice Pilaf

Ms*Bindy's Note:

This pilaf can be the centerpiece of your meal, or can be a side dish. It comes from a Moosewood cookbook.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 large onion , chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 -2 garlic clove , minced
• 1 tablespoon dried mint
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups fresh spinach , chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup green peas , fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill , chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese , crumbled

Directions:

1. In a heavy skillet, saute the onions in oil on medium heat until they begin to soften.
2. Add the garlic, mint and pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
3. Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, rice and green peas.
4. Add the dill.
5. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. When the spinach is limp and the rice is hot, top with the feta and serve immediately.

Reviews

[UmmBinat]

Lovely with the salty flavour of feta. I used baby spinach, white Basmati rice cooked with butter, frozen baby peas, and no dill. We had this with Mum's Yemista (Greek Stuffed Vegetables With Rice) for a good meal. I would make this again without dill per preference here.

[Chef #866831]

Good stuff! I left out the peas and feta (since I didn't have any), added chicken and pine nuts and extra lemon. It tastes like the filling of a spinich pie, and is great topped with plain yogurt. It's easy and versatile which is right up my alley!

[Little Miss Cheffie]

I added Kalamata olives and chopped fresh tomatoes and left out the peas in mine, but otherwise made per the directions. The taste was delicious and this is one pilaf I plan to make often, as we really enjoyed it with our baked lamb chops seasoned with greek seasoning. Thanks MsBindy! Ann